benefits of beans

Soaked Haricot beans

Benefits of Beans

Soaked Haricot beans

The beans will cook more quickly and be easier to digest if they are soaked first. Soaking helps to soften the outer skin of the bean, allowing the beans to absorb more water and break down as they cook. Undercooked beans can cause intestinal distress and the infamous toot associated with excessive bean consumption, so make sure that the beans are all the way cooked before you serve them.